Description
A creamy and refreshing fruit salad made with a smooth vanilla pudding base and a colorful mix of fresh fruits, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (or whipped cream)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 banana, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
- Fold the whipped topping gently into the pudding until smooth and creamy.
- Add pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, grapes, apples, and banana.
- Gently stir until all fruit is evenly coated with the pudding mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use fruit packed in juice, not syrup, for best flavor.
- Add bananas just before serving to avoid browning.
- You can substitute vanilla pudding with cheesecake or banana pudding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American